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Washington DC Wedding Photographer - Capitol Hill Wedding

2010-02-07T18:22:08Z

Washington DC Engagement Photography - Capitol Mall Barb and Josh

2010-01-24T17:52:00Z

Washington DC Wedding Photographer - Woodend Chevy Chase Maryland - Emily and Ben

2009-10-12T19:10:40Z

My friend Moshe called me up last minute to help him cover Emily and Ben's wedding at the beautiful Woodend in Chevy Chase Maryland. We shot there earlier this year, but this time we lucked out with beautiful weather, clear blue skies and a nice cool breeze whispering through the trees. This had to have been one of the most fun couples I've photographed this year. Emily (who looked stunning in her dress) was letting tears of joy run down her face as friends and family performed readings during the ceremony, while Ben was grinning ear to ear the entire day. It's rare when a bride is willing to get her dress a little dirty on the day of the wedding (Trash-the-dress sessions are awesome by the way! Call me if you'd like to have one!), but Emily was actually willing to go running through the field with Ben for us, even though there were little thorns everywhere and a it had rained the night before. Enjoy this little taste of the day!

Northern Virginia Golf Photographer - Manassas Stonewall Golf Club - Pro Am Charity Tournament

2009-10-09T23:54:09Z

On Wednesday, I had the privilege to document the 2009 Stonewall Golf Club Pro Am Charity Tournament dedicated to raising funds for the local cancer treatment center. We were blessed with clear blue skies all day, and even though the wind was whipping pretty hard, the overall scores were excellent from the players. There were 28 teams in total, with 1 pro PGA player and 3 amateurs (who for the most part were giving the pros a run for their money) in each team. At each of the three Par 3 holes, there were hole-in-one competitions at which, anyone who managed to make a hole-in-one, won a brand new car! There was even a $100,000 shootout at the end, which remained unclaimed, but two individuals came very close. After the round, the teams came inside for appetizers and to bid on various auctions in order to raise additional funds for the cancer center. If you'd like to go play the beautiful course, or find out how you can participate next year, go to www.stonewallgolfclub.com

Washington DC Wedding Photographer - Arlington Westin Hotel - Ann Chi and Robert

2009-10-09T20:36:44Z

Ann Chi and Robert tied the knot at the beautiful Westin Hotel in Arlington, and Moshe Zusman and I were there to capture and document their day. Pink was the color of the day, and it was popping up everywhere, from Ann Chi's shoes to the flowers in her room, to the paper umbrellas her family carried and the decorations at the ceremony. Ann Chi was grinning ear to ear overtime she and Robert caught each other's eyes, and were inseperable the entire day!

P.S. I almost forgot to explain! They had the same group that performed at the 4th of July Celebration in DC perform the dancing lions at their reception! It was one of the coolest, unexpected things I've ever seen at a wedding!

Baltimore Wedding Photographer - Marci and Brian

2009-09-29T06:22:10Z

This past Saturday I had the pleasure of documenting Marci and Brian's special day with Natalie "Flickr" Franke, who came all the way from Philadelphia for their wedding! They had a beautiful ceremony, as Marci had tears of joy streaming down her face as she walked down the aisle. Every time they caught each other's eye they broke out in ear to ear smiles! After the wedding as they dashed out to the limo in the rain, they were thrilled to discover their driver went and picked them up some McDonald's since they mentioned how hungry they were and she knew the bride and groom NEVER get enough time to eat at their own weddings! Marci's family is Polish and part of the Polish tradition is for the bride to wear a babushka (the scarf on her head in the last few images), while dancing with guests who put money in her veil, that the maid of honor holds. The bridesmaids keep her husband from getting to her until he throw his wallet into the veil. That signifies his commitment to provide for his new wife and family. It was a really cool tradition to be right in the middle of, even though I got shoved around a bit (it's a dangerous job, but somebody's got to do it!)

Fairfax Wedding Photographer - Kelly and Chris

2009-09-29T06:13:49Z

Finally catching up on some blog posts! These are some of my favorites from Kelly and Chris's wedding in Fairfax, VA. I was shooting was shooting with the leather Converse Chuck wearing Paul Price (there's a story there, but you'd have to ask him!) The weatherman swore there would be rain, but it was a beautiful blue sky all day, which was awesome, since the reception was outdoors at Kelly's parents house, which had a humongous backyard with a beautiful pond and bright green foliage all around. Her bridesmaids were the adventerous type, and we were able to get all of them on a trampoline for some pretty funny and rare shots! Seriously how often do you see six lovely ladies bouncing on a trampoline in dress's holding bouquets? Jim Hester of Soundwave Entertainment kept things fun on the dance floor with some great props and unique interactions with the crowd. You just don't see many DJ's who will willingly wear an oversized foam cowboy hat! The party ended with a bang as you'll see below when Kelly's mom surprised the couple with a fireworks show across the pond, which made for an awesome ending to the night.

Jim Hester of Soundwave Entertainment really kept the party cooking

Washington DC Event Photographer - Magic Johnson Teach Award Partnership

2009-09-29T06:11:38Z

Magic Johnson came to town late last week to speak at Bell Multicultural Highschool near Columbia Heights, and I was lucky enough to be asked to document his visit. I've gotta say, he's a BIG dude! He's also an incredible businessman and excellent motivational speaker! He came to present the school with a Best Buy Teach Award and to announce a partnership that will provide 160 students with scholarships to give the kids the brightest future possible. The whole school was ecstatic that he was able to show up, pose for pictures, shake hands, and sign shirts, basketballs, and other memorabilia that students had with them.

Baltimore Event Photographer - Knoll Generation Chair Launch Party

2009-09-29T06:07:57Z

Knoll had a party for their latest product launch the Generation Chair (amazingly comfortable!) and invited me to document their event. It was held at Silo Point, which is one of the coolest and newest residential buildings in Baltimore. It used to be a grain mill/silo and was recently renovated to be an amazing place to live with an incredible view of the city. I also had the pleasure of meeting and trying out some of Parfections hand-made chocolates, which were probably the best I've ever had! One of the perks of shooting an event like this. Check out the Generation Chair and all the configuration options at SitHowYouWant.com (it's a lot of fun, sort of like customizing a Mini Cooper!)

Potomac Maryland Wedding Photography - Jacob and Jessica

2009-09-13T04:00:29Z

Jessica and Jacob had their beautiful outdoor wedding at the Bolger Center in Potomac Maryland. They've got to be the craziest, funnest couple I've ever had the pleasure of working with! Jacob even decided to climb up on a tractor to hang off of it to kiss his new bride. They were literally up for any ideas that either Moshe or I had for them. These two know how to dance too, which was good because they had DJ Glyde (Victor Alicea) keeping the dance floor packed all night long! Check it out a taste from their special day:

What cool rings!

Jacob was making jokes about being a bullfighter all day with the red lining in his jacket

Another one of Jessica and Jacob's funny ideas!